Used Mazda CX-50 for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

How much does the Mazda CX-50 cost in today's market?

Used Mazda CX-50 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mazda CX-50's current nationwide average price is $28,513, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,193 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mazda CX-50 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda CX-50 earns strong owner approval across its lineup, and its appeal is anchored to the all-generations user rating. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-50 for its stylish design, high-quality interior, and engaging driving character. Many also highlight the turbo engine’s performance and the spacious cargo area.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are a firm ride, uncomfortable seats, and outdated technology.

41.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-50 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the CX-50 very highly, and the feedback points to a well-liked SUV with strong design, a quality cabin, and satisfying performance. Expert commentary also reinforces its appeal through its safety reputation and polished driving character.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-50 between 4.7 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you prioritize well-kept examples and stay attentive to condition, maintenance history, and trim-specific equipment.

What should I look for when buying a used Mazda CX-50?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: i-Activesense, including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, vehicle exit warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, a rear-seat alert system, and a driver-attention monitor.
• Infotainment: a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with touchscreen functionality only for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA fuel economy rating is 26 mpg combined, the official fuel economy rating for the CX-50 2.5 Turbo is 25 mpg in combined driving, and the CX-50 Hybrid is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined.

Which Mazda CX-50 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 offers these trims:

• 2.5 S: The entry gas model makes 187 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque, uses a six-speed automatic transmission, and gives you Normal, Sport, and Off-Road driving modes.
• 2.5 S Meridian Edition: This version adds all-terrain tires and is the CX-50 best suited for off-roading.
• 2.5 S Preferred: This trim adds front and rear parking sensors.
• 2.5 S Premium: This trim adds traffic-sign recognition and automatic speed-limit assist for adaptive cruise control.
• 2.5 Turbo: This trim brings turbocharged power, with 227 hp on regular fuel and 256 hp on premium fuel, plus a 3,500-pound tow rating.
• 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition: This version combines turbo power with the Meridian Edition’s all-terrain tires.
• 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus: This is the best-value choice for shoppers who want the most complete turbo setup, including the head-up display, surround-view camera system, active blind-spot assist, cruising and traffic support with lane centering at lower travel speeds, intersection assist with braking, front cross-traffic alert with braking, and rear automatic braking.
• Hybrid Preferred: This trim starts the hybrid lineup with 219 hp, 38 mpg combined, and Normal, Power, and Trail driving modes.
• Hybrid Premium: This trim adds the hybrid’s upscale equipment and keeps the 38 mpg combined efficiency.
• Hybrid Premium Plus: This trim adds the head-up display and the hybrid’s most complete feature set.

What Mazda CX-50 do most buyers choose?

The Mazda CX-50 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they offer more inventory to compare, more pricing spread, and more chances to find the right trim and condition. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a balance of availability and deal potential.

What is the Mazda CX-50's resale value?

The table shows a mixed pattern, with two years moving down and one year edging up. For used buyers, that creates opportunities on the years that have softened while also showing that some model years can still hold value better than others.

The 2024, 2023, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mazda CX-50 safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 9/10

Mazda equips the CX-50 with the i-Activesense driver-assist suite, including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, vehicle exit warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, a rear-seat alert system, and a driver-attention monitor.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Mazda CX-50 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.0% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 41.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 39.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,072. The Mazda CX-50 offers a stylish, upscale-feeling cabin and a driving character that stands out in the compact SUV class.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every CX-50 has a 2.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine and AWD, which can be had with a turbocharger or a hybrid system as well as in basic naturally aspirated form, and the CX-50 Hybrid is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined.
• Tech: a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: the latest model adds a surround-view camera system with a see-through view, active blind-spot assist, cruising and traffic Support with lane centering at lower travel speeds, intersection assist with braking, front cross-traffic alert with braking, and rear automatic braking.
• Starting price: Prices range from $31,495 to $44,495, including the $1,595 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.